Phishing Scams Targeting the UMN

Friday, December 19, 2014

Advisory: FTC Releases "Package Delivery" Themed Scam Alert

FTC Releases "Package Delivery" Themed Scam Alert

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released a Scam Alert addressing a "Package Delivery" themed phishing campaign regarding package delivery notifications from the U.S. Postal Service. Scam operators often use false information linked to reputable organizations to imply the email is legitimate.